In the animated movie Mulan, the main relationship was Father and Son. It is not Father and daughter since Mulan tried to become a boy and as a result fulfilled the duty of a son.
Other relationship identified in the sample
1) Friend and friend- Mulan and her 3 new friends represents the friend to friend relationship
2) Ruler and Subject- The Emperor and his servants (The general, the captain, Mulan, etc) and also the Captain and his soldiers represents the Ruler and Subject relationship.
Comparison between
identified sample and
Confucian ideals for
relationships
Similarities
Confucius said: "Wheresoever you go, go with all you heart." In the movie we can see this by examining the actions of Mulan. Mulan travels far away from home, impersonates as a soldier, and saves China for the honor and life of her father. Her bravery was able to neglect her fears and thus, was able to follow what she believed what was right.
Differences
Confucius said: "In serving his parents, a son may gently remonstrate with them. When he sees that they are not inclined to listen to him, he should resume an attitude of reverence and not abandon his effort to serve them. He may feel worried, but does not complain." This is entirely different in Mulan's case as a son does not rever the father. When the father is forced to do the duty, the daughter instead takes his place and does everything that a son should have done.
Mulan
Mulan: Ruler and Subject relationship- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSS5dEeMX64
Mulan: Friend and Friend relationship- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HiqmZLOaD8o&feature=related
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Main Relationship
identified in the sample :Father and Son
In the animated movie Mulan, the main relationship was Father and Son. It is not Father and daughter since Mulan tried to become a boy and as a result fulfilled the duty of a son.
Other relationship identified in the sample
1) Friend and friend- Mulan and her 3 new friends represents the friend to friend relationship
2) Ruler and Subject- The Emperor and his servants (The general, the captain, Mulan, etc) and also the Captain and his soldiers represents the Ruler and Subject relationship.
Comparison between
identified sample and
Confucian ideals for
relationships
Similarities
Confucius said: "Wheresoever you go, go with all you heart." In the movie we can see this by examining the actions of Mulan. Mulan travels far away from home, impersonates as a soldier, and saves China for the honor and life of her father. Her bravery was able to neglect her fears and thus, was able to follow what she believed what was right.
Differences
Confucius said: "In serving his parents, a son may gently remonstrate with them. When he sees that they are not inclined to listen to him, he should resume an attitude of reverence and not abandon his effort to serve them. He may feel worried, but does not complain." This is entirely different in Mulan's case as a son does not rever the father. When the father is forced to do the duty, the daughter instead takes his place and does everything that a son should have done.